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Navstar GPS SVN 60

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 23, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 23, 2004 · 22:54 UTCLaunch 2004-023Launch no. 4,662 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 23, 2004, 22:54
Launch designation
2004-023
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 60
Flight name
USA 178 (GPS IIR-12)
Vehicle flight ID
D305

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,580 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIR-122004-023ANORAD 28361US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation1,077 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.